Date: 07 May 2025 - 11 May 2025
Time: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), Kijitonyama Campus, Dar es Salaam
Cost: TZS 650,000

Master Moodle LMS: Empower Your Online Teaching Skills!

 Course Overview and Objectives

Are you ready to revolutionize your online teaching and training capabilities? This hands-on course is designed to equip educators, trainers, and administrators with the skills to effectively create, manage, and deliver engaging online courses using Moodle LMS, the world’s most popular open-source learning platform.

By the end of this course, participants will:

  • Learn how to create and design professional, interactive online courses.
  • Master tools for engaging learners with quizzes, forums, and multimedia content.
  • Understand how to track and analyze learner progress using Moodle’s analytics tools.
  • Customize and manage Moodle’s features to fit institutional needs.

Whether you're a beginner or experienced user, this course will provide the tools and knowledge to make the most out of Moodle LMS.

Who Should Attend?

This course is perfect for:

  • Educators and trainers transitioning to online or blended learning environments.
  • LMS administrators managing Moodle platforms.
  • Institutions looking to enhance eLearning delivery.
  • Anyone interested in building effective and engaging online learning experiences.

Why Join This Course?

  • Comprehensive Learning: From basic navigation to advanced customization.
  • Hands-On Practice: Access a Moodle sandbox environment for real-world practice.
  • Expert Guidance: Learn from experienced Moodle trainers.
  • Certification: Earn a certificate of completion to showcase your skills.

What You’ll Gain

  • The ability to create and manage professional online courses.
  • Skills to effectively engage learners with interactive tools.
  • Knowledge to analyze and improve learning outcomes using analytics.
  • Confidence to administer and customize Moodle LMS for your institution.

Reserve Your Spot Today!

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss this opportunity to transform your teaching and training with Moodle LMS.

Registration and Inquiries

For more information or to register, contact us at:

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  • Phone: +255 754 471 705 

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Course Title

Mastering Moodle LMS: Comprehensive Training for Educators and Administrators

Course Overview

This course is designed to empower educators, trainers, and administrators with the skills and knowledge to effectively use Moodle, a leading open-source Learning Management System. Participants will learn how to create, manage, and deliver online courses, engage learners, and track progress using Moodle’s powerful features.

Duration: 2–5 Days (customizable based on depth of training)
Target Audience: Educators, trainers, eLearning developers, and LMS administrators
Prerequisites: Basic computer literacy and familiarity with teaching or training environments

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Understand Moodle’s core features and functionality.
  2. Create and design engaging online courses.
  3. Manage user roles and permissions effectively.
  4. Deliver and manage online assessments and assignments.
  5. Track learner progress using Moodle's reporting tools.
  6. Customize and enhance Moodle to fit specific institutional needs.

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Moodle LMS

  • 1.1 Overview of Moodle
    • What is Moodle?
    • Key features and benefits for online learning
    • Understanding Moodle’s interface and navigation
  • 1.2 Getting Started with Moodle
    • Creating a Moodle account
    • Exploring the dashboard and user profiles
    • Basic setup and configuration

Module 2: Course Creation and Management

  • 2.1 Setting Up a Course
    • Creating a new course
    • Configuring course settings (course format, visibility, etc.)
    • Adding and organizing course sections
  • 2.2 Adding Resources and Activities
    • Uploading files (PDFs, videos, etc.)
    • Embedding external content (YouTube, Google Docs, etc.)
    • Using Moodle activities (Quizzes, Forums, Assignments, etc.)
  • 2.3 Managing Courses
    • Enrolling users manually or automatically
    • Grouping learners and managing roles
    • Setting up course completion tracking

Module 3: Delivering and Engaging Learners

  • 3.1 Engaging Learners with Interactive Tools
    • Using forums, chats, and wikis for collaboration
    • Creating interactive lessons and SCORM packages
    • Embedding H5P activities for multimedia-rich content
  • 3.2 Communication and Notifications
    • Sending messages to learners
    • Setting up notifications and alerts
    • Using the calendar for event scheduling

Module 4: Assessments and Grading

  • 4.1 Designing Assessments
    • Creating quizzes and question banks
    • Setting up assignments and submission workflows
    • Using rubrics and grading guides
  • 4.2 Managing Grades and Feedback
    • Grading assignments and quizzes
    • Providing feedback on learner submissions
    • Exporting and analyzing grade reports

Module 5: User and Site Administration

  • 5.1 Managing User Roles and Permissions
    • Assigning roles (teacher, student, admin, etc.)
    • Customizing user permissions
    • Managing bulk user uploads and enrollment
  • 5.2 Site Administration Basics
    • Configuring the site settings
    • Customizing the look and feel (themes, logos, etc.)
    • Managing plugins and extensions

Module 6: Reporting and Analytics

  • 6.1 Tracking Learner Progress
    • Using the activity completion and course completion tools
    • Generating reports on learner activity and performance
  • 6.2 Advanced Analytics with Moodle
    • Understanding Moodle’s built-in analytics tools
    • Using third-party tools like Moodle Analytics Dashboard
    • Exporting data for further analysis

Module 7: Advanced Customization and Integration

  • 7.1 Customizing Moodle for Your Needs
    • Setting up custom themes and layouts
    • Adding and configuring plugins
    • Personalizing course dashboards
  • 7.2 Integrating Moodle with Other Tools
    • Integrating Moodle with Zoom, Google Workspace, or Microsoft Teams
    • Using APIs and web services for advanced integrations

Final Project: Creating and Managing a Moodle Course

Participants will create a fully functional Moodle course during the training. They will apply all the skills learned, including course setup, adding resources, managing users, and setting up assessments.

Training Materials

  1. Presentation Slides: Detailed slides covering each module.
  2. User Guides: Step-by-step documentation for key tasks.
  3. Practice Files: Sample content for course creation and management.
  4. Video Tutorials: On-demand tutorials for advanced tasks.
  5. Moodle Sandbox: Access to a training Moodle instance for practice.

Evaluation and Certification

  • Quizzes and Assignments: To assess understanding of each module.
  • Final Project: Assessment of the fully functional Moodle course created by participants.
  • Certificate of Completion: Awarded to participants who successfully complete the course.

This course provides a perfect blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience, enabling participants to effectively leverage Moodle LMS for online teaching and training.

Contact Us

Head
Center for Virtual Learning
University of Dar es Salaam,
Kijitonyama Campus
P.O. Box 33335
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
Phone: +255 (0) 22 2700766
Fax: +255 (0) 22 2700766
cvl@udsm.ac.tz

Branches Address

MWANZA BRANCH
Branch Manager
Nyegezi Fisheries Avenue,
Phone: +255 (0) 22 2700766
EMail: cvl@udsm.ac.tz
MBEYA BRANCH
Branch Manager
Sokoine Avenue, Uzunguni
Phone: +255 (0) 22 2700766
EMail: cvl@udsm.ac.tz